first edition
1964 · (New York)
by [Seuss, Dr.]; Eastman, P. D.
(New York): Random House, Inc, 1964. Near fine.. First edition, first printing of this oh-so-Seuss picture dictionary, presenting colorful and hilarious illustrations for over 1000 words. "What a happy way to learn elementary words and their meanings!" proclaims Josette Frank, a Director of the Child Study Association of America, on the rear flap of THE CAT IN THE HAT BEGINNER BOOK DICTIONARY. With recurring characters like Aaron the inventive alligator and the adventurous Aunt Ada, this colorful picture dictionary weaves little narratives through its numerous illustrations. Of course, Dr. Seuss couldn't resist adding in some of his characteristic creations, (truncated)